This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. W81NTE8190N722 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. This acquisition is restricted as small business set-aside under NAICS 562211. The requirements in this solicitation: ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR SERVICING, CLEANING, AND DISINFECTION OF LINEN / TRASH CHUTE. INITIAL CLEANING AND BI-ANNUAL PM INCLUDES PROPER SAFEGUARDING OF PERSONNEL AND DISPOSAL OF ANY HAZMAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES. BASE YEAR + 4 OPTION YEARS. Vendors shall comply with FAR 52.211-6 if submitting other than the Brand Name product. Clause 52.211-6 (and other clauses throughout this solicitation) can be viewed by accessing website http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Delivery, 30 days after receipt of order, shipping shall be FOB destination to Brooke Army Medical Center, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX. FAR provision 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors Commercial] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration will be validated prior to awarding a contract. Evaluation of Quotes: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to this solicitation, is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be on an all or none basis. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: 1. Technical Acceptability: In order to be considered technically acceptable, vendors must demonstrate that all items proposed (if other than Brand Name) meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed above. 2. Price. All quotes will be evaluated on Technical Acceptability. The award decision will be based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable quote. Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with their offer. The provision can be downloaded by accessing the website listed in this solicitation. FAR clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and DFARS 252.211-7003. FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and the following sub FAR Clauses apply: 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government]; 52.222-3 [Convict Labor]; 52.222-19 [Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities] 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities]; 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration]; and 52.232-36 [Payment by Third Party]. The closing date and time of this solicitation is 25 August 2008, 10:00 A.M.. CST. Price quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by a company representative. Fax quotes to Great Plains Regional Contracting Office (210) 221-3446. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or FAX requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. Point of contact for this solicitation: John Roeck, phone (210) 221-4648; e-mail: john.roeck@amedd.army.mil